2022....52 Pounds in 52 Weeks Challenge

Lilylady3k

Welcome to the 2022.....52 Pounds in 52 Weeks Challenge!
A New and Better New Year! New Goals and a New Beginning.
1 pound a week to become a New You!

Track your exercise, eat healthy and be aware of portions to achieve your personal goals.

Share your successes and challenges. We all benefit, learn and celebrate with each other.

Check in weekly to track your progress throughout the year.

Use the format below to get started.

Starting weight:
Goal weight:
Current weight:
Total weight lost:
Last week's successes:
This week's challenges:


NOTE: Kicking off the challenge this year ... it has been around since who knows ... at least 2017, but didn't see it in the challenges for 2022.
I personally need the weekly visibility to my ups & downs throughout the year so that I don't disappear and give up.

GOOD LUCK!

Slyvestie

Im going to give this a go, thanks 😊

Lilylady3k

Looking forward to others joining that wish to track their progression weekly throughout 2022!
Pick your weekly weigh in day to report back. I personally do weigh daily as well but there is something about a stake in the ground on a weekly basis visible over a year that helps with the big picture.


Female, Age 61, 5’3”
Weigh In Day is Monday!

Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in day out.
A pound a week seems reasonable. Why is it so hard?
52 down 0 weeks till 2023 🎉

Ultimate Lifetime Goal: Weigh Less Each Year Than the Last
2019 SW: 245 (1/2/2019) BMI 43.4
2020 SW: 235 (1/1/2020) BMI 41.6
2021 SW: 212 (1/1/2021) BMI 37.6
2021 SW: 212 BMI 37.6 (1/1/2021) NOTE: Low 201.1 in August 2021
2022 SW: 209 BMI 37.0 (1/1/2022)

Goal for 2022: <200 (Dr set target to reach & stay under 200)
Stretch Goal for 2022: <170 (Overweight instead of obese)
Current weight: 209 BMI 37.0
2022 weight loss: ?
Total weight loss: 36
Past week's successes: I created a menu for the week that includes both lunches and dinners! I also signed up for my strength class (class for age 50+ taught by a very active 70 year old that has routines to music ... repetitive hand weights to music plus things like squats, lunges, planks. )
This week's challenges: Following through with my menu plans, journaling everything that goes into my mouth (quit journaling in October and gained weight of course). Oh and make sure I drink water instead of Diet Coke!

Challenge Tracking
START Jan 1: 209
WK01 Jan 3:
WK02 Jan 10:
WK03 Jan 17:
WK04 Jan 24:
WK05 Jan 31:
Jan Loss:

WK06 Feb 7:
WK07 Feb 14:
WK08 Feb 21:
WK09 Feb 28:
Feb Loss:

WK10 Mar 7:
WK11 Mar 14:
WK12 Mar 21:
WK13 Mar 28:
Mar Loss:

WK14 Apr 4:
WK15 Apr 11:
WK16 Apr 18:
WK17 Apr 25:
Apr Loss:

WK18 May 2:
WK19 May 9:
WK20 May 16:
WK21 May 23:
WK22 May 30:
May Loss:

WK23 Jun 6:
WK24 Jun 13:
WK25 Jun 20:
WK 26 Jun 27:
Jun Loss:

WK 27 Jul 4:
WK 28 Jul 11:
WK 29 Jul 18:
WK 30 Jul 25:
Jul Loss:

WK 31 Aug 1:
WK 32 Aug 8:
WK 33 Aug 15:
WK 34 Aug 22:
WK 35 Aug 29:
Aug Loss:

WK 36 Sep 5:
WK 37 Sep 12:
WK 38 Sep 19:
WK 39 Sep 26:
Sep Loss:

WK 40 Oct 3:
WK 41 Oct 10:
WK 42 Oct 17:
WK 43 Oct 24:
WK 44 Oct 31::
Oct Loss:

WK 45 Nov 7:
WK 46 Nov 14:
WK 47 Nov 21:
WK 48 Nov 28:
Nov Loss:

WK 49 Dec 5:
WK 50 Dec 12:
WK 51 Dec 19:
WK 52 Dec 26:
END Dec 31:
Dec Loss:

Lilylady3k

Sunny2755

This will be my first challenge ever in MFP and I'm looking forward to celebrating success with you!

Starting weight: 240
Goal weight: 188
Current weight: 240
Total weight lost:
Last week's successes: I created a menu plan for the entire month of January in the hope of curbing my family's need for fast food.
This week's challenges: Working out every day, tracking food intake daily, 5 servings of fruit/veggies daily, 96 oz. water daily.

SammyAnn76

Starting weight: 273.2
Goal weight: 180
Current weight: 273.2
Total weight lost: 0
Last week's successes: Deciding I needed to do something to better my health.
This week's challenges: Eating better and tracking my food.

I've joined MFP several times and find it hard doing alone. Thought joining a challenge might help motivate me and keep me on track. I work a lot and never have time for me. This year that all has to change.

I'm 45 and 5'5" tall.... I've noticed in the last few months I've been getting tired fast, and my knees kill me. 3 years ago, I was at my lowest weight of 200 but then my mother pasted, and I let emotional eating take over. It's time to get myself back on track

osier5

Starting weight: 223.5
Goal weight: 160
Current weight: 223.5
Total weight lost: 0

Last week's successes: None that I can think of.

This week's challenges: My beloved dog, who was my hiking partner, died unexpectedly last week from cancer. I'm having a hard time caring about anything and the thought of walking/hiking without her in unbearable.

vlane9365

Starting weight: 202.6
Goal weight: 150
Current weight: 202.6

Last weeks success: Started swimming again
This weeks challenges: Tracking and eliminating added sugar and sweets

WeatherJane

@Lilylady3k thank you for getting the new thread started.

Starting weight 153.8
Goal weight 135.0

1/1 153.8

Chalmation

@Lilylady3k

Thanks for this!

saz605

Hi everyone
Starting weight:140 lbs
Goal weight:112 lbs
Current weight:138 lbs
Total weight lost:2 lbs
Last week's successes: eating a better breakfast
This week's challenges:to cut out chocolate and crisps and junk food

gramaj98

Hello, this looks interesting to me, I have been with MFP for 2yrs but never interacted with a group. How does this work so I can see when others post and such? Any info would be helpful. Thanks

mojaj27

I will attempt this challenge as my first on MFP. Looking forward to it!

Starting weight: 204
Goal weight: 152
Last week's successes: Began healthy plan with doctor
This week's challenges: meal planning

Lilylady3k

@gramaj98 - Welcome! Mark the discussion with a bookmark (little banner flag next to the title of the thread. The flag will turn blue.). Then you can find the discussion easily under My Bookmarks!
Post weekly and follow along with us!

Chalmation

Starting Weight: 141.8
Goal Weight: 125 (will reach in March/April)
Current Weight: 141.8

1/1: 141.8

Yogigirl1031

Challenge Tracking
START Jan 1: 202
WK01 Jan 3:
WK02 Jan 10:
WK03 Jan 17:
WK04 Jan 24:
WK05 Jan 31:
Jan Loss:

WK06 Feb 7:
WK07 Feb 14:
WK08 Feb 21:
WK09 Feb 28:
Feb Loss:

WK10 Mar 7:
WK11 Mar 14:
WK12 Mar 21:
WK13 Mar 28:
Mar Loss:

WK14 Apr 4:
WK15 Apr 11:
WK16 Apr 18:
WK17 Apr 25:
Apr Loss:

WK18 May 2:
WK19 May 9:
WK20 May 16:
WK21 May 23:
WK22 May 30:
May Loss:

WK23 Jun 6:
WK24 Jun 13:
WK25 Jun 20:
WK 26 Jun 27:
Jun Loss:

WK 27 Jul 4:
WK 28 Jul 11:
WK 29 Jul 18:
WK 30 Jul 25:
Jul Loss:

WK 31 Aug 1:
WK 32 Aug 8:
WK 33 Aug 15:
WK 34 Aug 22:
WK 35 Aug 29:
Aug Loss:

WK 36 Sep 5:
WK 37 Sep 12:
WK 38 Sep 19:
WK 39 Sep 26:
Sep Loss:

WK 40 Oct 3:
WK 41 Oct 10:
WK 42 Oct 17:
WK 43 Oct 24:
WK 44 Oct 31::
Oct Loss:

WK 45 Nov 7:
WK 46 Nov 14:
WK 47 Nov 21:
WK 48 Nov 28:
Nov Loss:

WK 49 Dec 5:
WK 50 Dec 12:
WK 51 Dec 19:
WK 52 Dec 26:
END Dec 31:
Dec Loss:

cybernurse251

Starting weight: 270.6
Goal weight: 175
Current weight: 270.6
Total weight lost:
Last week's successes:
This week's challenges: Drink water , stay within my macros, calories .
Challenge Tracking
START Jan 1: 270.6
WK01 Jan 3:
WK02 Jan 10:
WK03 Jan 17:
WK04 Jan 24:
WK05 Jan 31:
Jan Loss:

WK06 Feb 7:
WK07 Feb 14:
WK08 Feb 21:
WK09 Feb 28:
Feb Loss:

WK10 Mar 7:
WK11 Mar 14:
WK12 Mar 21:
WK13 Mar 28:
Mar Loss:

WK14 Apr 4:
WK15 Apr 11:
WK16 Apr 18:
WK17 Apr 25:
Apr Loss:

WK18 May 2:
WK19 May 9:
WK20 May 16:
WK21 May 23:
WK22 May 30:
May Loss:

WK23 Jun 6:
WK24 Jun 13:
WK25 Jun 20:
WK 26 Jun 27:
Jun Loss:

WK 27 Jul 4:
WK 28 Jul 11:
WK 29 Jul 18:
WK 30 Jul 25:
Jul Loss:

WK 31 Aug 1:
WK 32 Aug 8:
WK 33 Aug 15:
WK 34 Aug 22:
WK 35 Aug 29:
Aug Loss:

WK 36 Sep 5:
WK 37 Sep 12:
WK 38 Sep 19:
WK 39 Sep 26:
Sep Loss:

WK 40 Oct 3:
WK 41 Oct 10:
WK 42 Oct 17:
WK 43 Oct 24:
WK 44 Oct 31::
Oct Loss:

WK 45 Nov 7:
WK 46 Nov 14:
WK 47 Nov 21:
WK 48 Nov 28:
Nov Loss:

WK 49 Dec 5:
WK 50 Dec 12:
WK 51 Dec 19:
WK 52 Dec 26:
END Dec 31:
Dec Loss:

tiataleah

Starting weight: 233.4
Goal weight:160
Current weight: 233.4
Total weight lost: 0
Last week's successes: meal planning and prepping
This week's challenges: exercise and eat healthy

sarahkedmonds9906

Starting weight: 201
Goal weight: 140
Current weight: 201
Total weight lost: ?
Last week's successes: I started tracking my calories, and have been consciously eating more fiber, more protein, and less sugar. I'm kicking off the year with a fast from all added sugars for the month of January. I worked out once.
This week's challenges: Getting more protein, actually exercising.

I feel more determined than ever to get healthy. I've let being a stay at home mom of two littles cause me to emotionally eat and stress eat. Being at home with access to the kitchen 24/7, baking lots of Christmas cookies, and being very sedentary has me weighing as much as I did December of 2020 when I gave birth to my second daughter. I gained 15 lbs just between September-December 2021. I feel very motivated to make some lasting changes and to honor my body by giving it the nutrients it needs to help it feel great. I've never been athletic or fit in my life, so my biggest obstacle is beginning to exercise and then stick with it.

jm216

Hi, I’m Jill! I’ve been on and off this challenge for a few years, but I’m determined to keep with it this year. Happy 2022!!

Heaviest weight: 234
Goal weight: 180
Current weight: 213.2
Total weight lost: 0 for this challenge
Last week's successes:
This week's challenges: eating within my calories

START Jan 1: 213.2
WK01 Jan 3:
WK02 Jan 10:
WK03 Jan 17:
WK04 Jan 24:
WK05 Jan 31:
Jan Loss:

dogmahill

Hi! This is my second day.

Starting weight: 232.6
Goal weight: 170.0
Current weight:232.6
Total weight lost:0
Last week's successes: Yesterday I strategized. Meal planned and exercised. My expectations are low but doable (15 min of stretching/calisthenics along with walking my dog). Today I shopped and prepped veggies. My back up plan is to have a protein shake if I get to the end of my work day and am too tired to make a meal. No takeout or bad food choices! I decided to follow this plan for the month of January and reassess on Feb 1. I can do anything for one month right??
This week's challenges: I have also embraced an alcohol free January. First day of work tomorrow. Holy cow I am hopeful.